tenormin

[JR]

internist has me on 12.5 mg x2 per day for pvc's and psvt...Q#1 is it just me or is this doseage ridiculously low?...oh, by the way, all my stuff seems to be vagally mediated (i know some cardios belive this is impossible) but im living proof! Q#2 Is there another, possibly better B-blocker for this condition with fewer side effects??? these headaches are killing me!!!

[Richard]

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I could give you a long story about my particular case, but the essence of it is that A-fib is not particularly dangerous, and can certainly be corrected (via a cardioversion) and usually controlled with a combination of medication and diet (featuring verrry low amounts of alcohol, if any).  Everyone is different, of course, and there are different levels of treatment, including surgery.  Obviously you need to do some more reading and, more importantly, find a good cardiologist who can advise you and your boy friend on the best path to take.  (no, I'm not in the medical profession, but I do have faith in doctors).
   I wouldn't worry too much, but it's still a good idea to get professional help.

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Help.. I need some answers,my boyfriend has Atrial Fibrillation and I am scared as to what this may mean for our future. I do not know alot about this disease except the information I have  been trying to get from this website.He tells me it is not life threatening, ( He says that so I wont't worry, but I do ) but thats not  how I see it. Am I wrong ? Is this something someone can live with indeffinately w/ the proper medications ?  Any information would be greatly appreciated from you readers.. thanks   ***@****

[Bill L.]

my understanding of tenormin is that it regulates the heart rate
so as not to get too high,which could cause undue stress on valves and such...i have marfans and have been on it for 16 yrs. and just now my aorta is increasing in size.  Was on 50 mg per day was reduced immedietely when it made fingers and extremities tingle too much ....25 mg per day once per day .. but i feel slow in am before i take dosage..
Also anyone know how signifcant the difference in 4.9cm ballooned aorta and 5.0cm is.  Dr. tells me they wont do surgery till 5.0, also have mild regurgitation from mirtal valve.  since dec. 1999 have been very fatigued and no energy some days better than others though...bad cholesteral is 133....? how bad is that, i weigh usually 173-175, lost weight last month to 163, no different eating habits , slight increase in physical activity but felt good last two weeks... so many questions and so little time...worry to much? dunno?  any input would help..

[Greg De Guzman]

The only beta-blocker I find to be consistent in effect is Betaxolol (Kerlone). The time to Tmax is gradual with a good 24 hr. control of bp and heart rate. Available in 10 mgs. and 20 mgs. 10 mgs. is fine with me and if i need more for the day i just add another half or so. check out medline or the manufacturer's site (Searle in U.S.). I find atenolol too fast (15-30 mins on heart rate effect). I tend to go bradycardic on a 50 mg. dose. Metoprolol is okay but too short on duration of effects. Once the dose tapers off i start to feel a rebound effect. the extended release (succinate) i find inadequate for me. for me side effects are minimal with betaxolol. if you do a medline search for the name you might come across a study that reports resolution of re-entrant tachycardia on a trial dose.

hope this helps.

Greg De Guzman
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[Bruce]

bill, i am interested to know why your doctors felt a pace maker was necessary.  was medication tried?  it sounds like you are in great shape.  congratulations and keep up the good work.

[Bill Steen I]

I just had a heart pacer installed two days ago and came home this evening..3 /14 /2000 now I have BP of around 160 over 114  much higher than before my pacer was installed....my pulse is around 74 instead of the 57 that I have experienced for severl years...the reason for the -pacer is because I have had AFeb about 2 times per year...but last week it happened twice in 7 days...I am 80 years old but in great condition thru arobics and weight training all my life....thanks bill   ***@****

[roberta]

I just found out today I have two leaky heart valves and high blood pressure.  Tenormin (25 mg twice a day) was prescribed.  The doctor said it was to prevent the leaks from getting any worse.  Does high BP medicine cause headaches?  I also have heart palpatations, but they are decreasing since I've started taking and iron supplement for anemia.  I feel much stronger with the extra iron.  I don't have tachycardia but my heart has done some weird flipping around for a long time.

[glenda]

Barbara do you get the PVC's daily or is it an isolated thing?  Just wondering about yours.............I get them daily and also sometimes my heart feels like it is beating totally out of wack.

[barbara miller]

I have pvc,s and they are very botherson,it seems like the heart will come out the chest. is this dangerous . i was told not to worry but it scares you.

[CCF CARDIO MD - DLB]

This is a low dosage, but I would not assume it is ineffective. I think it is often prudent to start with a low dose and increase if necessary. Switching to another beta blocker is unlikely to be more effective, unless it is a larger dose that is prescribed. It is possible that switching to another beta blocker, such as metoprolol, will produce less headaches, but the only way to know would be to try.